Bucks County, Pennsylvania
70 ZIP codes · Avg score 49/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Spanning 70 ZIP codes, Bucks County carries a low water safety grade — health-based violations appear in a significant share of areas.
How Bucks County Compares
How Bucks County Compares
Bucks County scores 6 points below the Pennsylvania state average (55/100) and 19 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,791, driven primarily by sea_level
Infrastructure: 0.41% avg pipe failure probability, 62% of ZIPs at high risk
70.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2026)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Bucks County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 54 total (54 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,791
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
234,468 housing units in Bucks County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Bucks County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bucks County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Bucks County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MILFORD TWP WATER AUTHORITY | 4,497 | 58 |
| 2 | Trumbauersville Mun Waterworks | 974 | 56 |
| 3 | TELFORD BOROUGH AUTHORITY | 7,700 | 55 |
| 4 | Perkasie Regional Authority | 15,000 | 55 |
| 5 | Dtma Main System | 8,655 | 53 |
70 total water systems serve Bucks County.
All ZIP Codes in Bucks County
70 ZIP codes tracked in Bucks County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18969 | Telford | 67 | C | 3 | $366K |
| 2 | 18991 | Warminster | 65 | C | 2 | — |
| 3 | 18968 | Spinnerstown | 64 | C | 2 | — |
| 4 | 18912 | Buckingham | 63 | C | 11 | $2000K |
| 5 | 18039 | Durham | 61 | C | 36 (1 health) | — |
| 6 | 18929 | Jamison | 61 | C | 2 | $605K |
| 7 | 18921 | Ferndale | 60 | C | 4 | $385K |
| 8 | 18966 | Southampton | 59 | C | 14 (1 health) | $467K |
| 9 | 18974 | Warminster | 59 | C | 2 | $407K |
| 10 | 19048 | Fort Washington | 59 | C | 8 (3 health) | — |
| 11 | 18081 | Springtown | 58 | C | 2 | — |
| 12 | 19055 | Levittown | 56 | C | 2 | $275K |
| 13 | 18976 | Warrington | 55 | C | 19 (5 health) | $502K |
| 14 | 18901 | Doylestown | 54 | D | 17 | $544K |
| 15 | 18902 | Doylestown | 54 | D | 17 | $638K |
| 16 | 18955 | Richlandtown | 54 | D | 3 | $316K |
| 17 | 19030 | Fairless Hills | 54 | D | 16 | $344K |
| 18 | 19058 | Levittown | 54 | D | 2 | — |
| 19 | 18910 | Bedminster | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 20 | 18923 | Fountainville | 53 | D | 0 | $415K |
| 21 | 18925 | Furlong | 53 | D | 0 | $669K |
| 22 | 18928 | Holicong | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 23 | 18934 | Mechanicsville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 24 | 18935 | Milford Square | 53 | D | 0 | $338K |
| 25 | 18936 | Montgomeryville | 53 | D | 0 | $283K |
| 26 | 18942 | Ottsville | 53 | D | 0 | $486K |
| 27 | 18949 | Plumsteadville | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 28 | 18956 | Rushland | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 29 | 18963 | Solebury | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 30 | 18970 | Trumbauersville | 53 | D | 34 (6 health) | $313K |
| 31 | 18980 | Wycombe | 53 | D | 0 | $550K |
| 32 | 19486 | West Point | 53 | D | 0 | — |
| 33 | 19049 | Fort Washington | 51 | D | 8 (3 health) | — |
| 34 | 19054 | Levittown | 51 | D | 2 | $330K |
| 35 | 19056 | Levittown | 51 | D | 2 | $360K |
| 36 | 19057 | Levittown | 51 | D | 2 | $300K |
| 37 | 19067 | Morrisville | 51 | D | 12 (1 health) | $483K |
| 38 | 18954 | Richboro | 50 | D | 12 | $585K |
| 39 | 18944 | Perkasie | 49 | D | 3 | $411K |
| 40 | 18947 | Pipersville | 49 | D | 4 | $604K |
| 41 | 18077 | Riegelsville | 48 | D | 4 (1 health) | $381K |
| 42 | 18931 | Lahaska | 46 | D | 9 | — |
| 43 | 18951 | Quakertown | 46 | D | 22 | $339K |
| 44 | 18960 | Sellersville | 46 | D | 30 | $373K |
| 45 | 18913 | Carversville | 45 | D | 0 | $1007K |
| 46 | 18914 | Chalfont | 45 | D | 0 | $477K |
| 47 | 19041 | Haverford | 45 | D | 0 | $909K |
| 48 | 19085 | Villanova | 45 | D | 0 | $1007K |
| 49 | 18950 | Point Pleasant | 44 | D | 10 | — |
| 50 | 18911 | Blooming Glen | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 51 | 18916 | Danboro | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 52 | 18920 | Erwinna | 40 | D | 0 | $607K |
| 53 | 18922 | Forest Grove | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 54 | 18927 | Hilltown | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 55 | 18930 | Kintnersville | 40 | D | 0 | $496K |
| 56 | 18933 | Lumberville | 40 | D | 0 | $1885K |
| 57 | 18943 | Penns Park | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 58 | 18946 | Pineville | 40 | D | 0 | $632K |
| 59 | 18953 | Revere | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 60 | 18962 | Silverdale | 40 | D | 0 | $346K |
| 61 | 19007 | Bristol | 40 | D | 0 | $265K |
| 62 | 19021 | Croydon | 40 | D | 0 | $265K |
| 63 | 19035 | Gladwyne | 40 | D | 0 | $1388K |
| 64 | 19053 | Feasterville Trevose | 40 | D | 0 | $382K |
| 65 | 19436 | Gwynedd | 40 | D | 0 | — |
| 66 | 18938 | New Hope | 36 | F | 13 | $702K |
| 67 | 18940 | Newtown | 35 | F | 8 | $623K |
| 68 | 18972 | Upper Black Eddy | 35 | F | 0 | $455K |
| 69 | 18977 | Washington Crossing | 35 | F | 0 | $713K |
| 70 | 19040 | Hatboro | 35 | F | 0 | $368K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bucks County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.7% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Bucks County in Pennsylvania covers 70 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (49/100).
34 of 70 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 21 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Bucks County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
70.7% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.